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DISCLAIMER
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Welcome
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
INTRODUCTION
Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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WE ARE A FORMULATOR
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
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WE ARE INNOVATORS
2,500+
ACTIVE PATENT
FILINGS WORLDWIDE
1,100+
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES
>85% Stage-gate technology projects
enable sustainable solutions
INDIA INNOVATION CENTER
33%
2022 VITALITY
INDEX
140+
MATERIAL SCIENCE
PhD ASSOCIATES
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3% 3%
5%
Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
CAPEX / Revenue
2023E
Global footprint enables greater flexibility to exceed
needs of customers and deliver localized technical
and formulation expertise
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36
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Manufacturing Locations by Region
WE ARE ASSET LIGHT
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA
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Asset-light flexibility
enables more nimble
manufacturing capabilities
and lower overhead
Periods of economic
weakness have driven
higher levels of cash
generation due to working
capital improvement
PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
80% 80%
81%
84%
83%
79%
50%
70%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023E
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350
400
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FCF $ AVNT FCF Conversion % S&P FCF Conversion %
2 Recent Divestitures - Combined $1.7B in Proceeds
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION
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Combined $3.6B Investment in Acquisitions Since 2016
Color Business
Distribution
2016 2022
PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION
46%
87%
0%
20%
2005 2010 2015 2020 2023
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Commodity JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Businesses
Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Applications
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END MARKET TRANSFORMATION
Defense
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8%
23%
4%
2006 2023E
Other
Industri
es
22%
56%
14%
43%
9%
2006 2023E
Reduced Exposure to Cyclical End Markets End Market Diversification
Transportation
Building &
Construction
57%
Defense
IMPROVING PROFITABILITY AND EXPANDING MARGINS
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Adj.
EBITDA Margins
(1)
5.4%
11.5%
16.0%
2006 2018 2023E
• Delivered on organic growth combined with
transformative and bolt-on acquisitions
• Divested commodity businesses tied to more
cyclical end markets
• Expanded presence in high growth areas of
sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare
applications and emerging regions
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
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Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Composites 8–10%
Healthcare 8–10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 0–2%
Avient 6%
60%+
Key Growth
Drivers
Sustainable
Solutions
Composites, Healthcare,
Asia / LATAM
Overlap
(GDP Growth)
HISTORICAL GROWTH DRIVER PERFORMANCE
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Composites
$51
$84
$212
$668
$108 $113
$231
$293
Asia/Emerging Regions
$265
$358
$726
$830
12%
$340
$455
$790
$1,175
Sustainable Solutions
(Sales $ in millions)
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$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions 2016-2022
($ in millions)
11% Organic CAGR
$1,175M
Eco-Conscious
Recycle Solutions
VOC Reduction
Sustainable Infrastructure
Reduced Energy Use
Bio-polymers
Solutions to increase
recycled content and
minimize plastic waste
Solutions to reduce
weight and energy
consumption
Solutions to preserve and
protect natural resources
& human life
SUSTAINABILITY: FOCUS TODAY
Sustainability Strategy
Walter Ripple
Vice President, Sustainability
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OUR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
As the world’s premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials,
services, and solutions, Avient is committed to meeting the needs of the present
without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs.
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Brand Commitment: Percent Recycled Plastic Used Demand by Feedstock Type
39%
29%
37%
16%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Brand 1
Brand 2
Brand 3
Brand 4
Brand 5
Brand 6
Brand 7
Brand 8
Brand 9
Brand 10
Progress through 2022
Gap to reach 2025 targets
Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022
12% CAGR Recycled
Virgin
Plastics3% CAGR
RENEW – TAKEAWAY
Demand for Recycled Content Drives Growth Projections
Examples
Covered
Other
Applications
45%
2022
Source: McKinsey
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Reduce
Chris Pederson
Senior Vice President, President of Specialty Engineered Materials
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REDUCE
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• Improving Fuel Economy - Incorporating innovative lighter-weight alternative
materials as a cost-effective way to reduce fuel consumption
• Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels -
Negative public perceptions of fossil fuels are challenging companies to utilize
alternative energy sources and also to reduce overall demand (consumption)
• Reducing Carbon Footprint - Companies are seeking assistance from their
suppliers to address the ever-increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint
• Lessening Environmental Impact - Manufacturers are looking to reduce
dependence on processes with high environmental impact such as the release of
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during painting
Solutions to reduce weight
and energy consumption
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Lightweight Dashboards
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
• Reduces part weight
• No impact on performance
• Highly cost effective
20%
LESS MATERIAL
2022 Revenue: $46M
Body + Trim
SmartBatch™ Paint Replacement
• Reduces emission of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs)
REDUCES VOCs
Protective Film
Versaflex™ Protective Film
• Protects new cars from damage during shipping
• High-tack eliminates solvent containing adhesives
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LED Lighting Components
ThermaTech™ Thermally
Conductive Formulations
• Reduces weight vs. aluminum
• Removes heat – extends LED life
• Will not corrode
LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM
2022 Revenue: $3M
REDUCES FUEL
CONSUMPTION
Running Boards, Side Steps
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
• High strength-to-weight
• Replaces steel/aluminum
• Excellent load carrying and fatigue resistance
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Battery Frame
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations
• Critical stiffness and rigidity
• Chemical and thermal performance
• Replaces a heavier, aluminum frame
LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM
Design for Lightweighting
Avient Design Services
• Comprehensive design for
sustainability capabilities
• Materials agnostic
• 10% reduction in weight increases
range by 14%
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
2022 Revenue: $4M
EV Battery Cooling System
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Thermal management
• Chemically resistant
• More efficient and longer life battery
EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE
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EV Connectors
Edgetek™ PKE Non-halogen flame retardant
Formulations
• Provides reduced carbon footprint
alternative to traditional materials (Nylon)
LESS CO2 THAN NYLONCharging Cable Infrastructure
ECCOH™ Wire and Cable Formulations
• Low smoke, zero halogen
• Flame resistance exceeds EVM1/EVL2
requirements
ZERO HALOGEN
2022 Revenue: $2M
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Trailer Flooring
Polystrand™ R Recycled PET Composite Tapes
• Minimum 95% post-consumer recycle content
• Improved carbon footprint without
sacrificing performance
95%
RECYCLED PET
Aerodynamic Side Shield
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic
Composite Laminates
• Can be post-formed
• High impact and fatigue resistance
LIGHTER
Commercial Transportation,
Aerospace
2022 Revenue: $8M
Rail Car Doors
Glasforms™ Composite Panels
• Replaces steel
• Will not corrode
• Reduces weight
LIGHT & DURABLE
Air Cargo Nets
Bio-based Dyneema® Fiber
• Extends product life from 3 to 5 years
59%
LESS WEIGHT Arm Rests & Seat Frames
Complēt™ Long Fiber Composites
• Replaces steel
• High strength-to-weight ratio
LIGHT & STRONG
Commercial Transportation,
Aerospace
2022 Revenue: $8M
Air Cargo Containers
Polystrand™ Composite Sandwich Panels
• Lighter and stronger than aluminum
95%
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Aquaculture/ Fishing Nets
Dyneema® Fishing Net Fibers
• High bite resistance – lowers maintenance
costs and fish loss
• Lighter weight reduces fuel consumption –
allows for larger net sizes
LIGHTER THAN NYLON/ POLYESTER
70%
LIGHTER THAN STEEL
Lifting Slings
Dyneema® Fiber
• Facilitates heavy lift in harsh environments
• Accredited by DNV GL, ABS, Bureau Veritas
Mooring Lines
Dyneema® Mooring Rope Fibers
• Able to handle heavy loads common to
modern shipping
• Improves handling
• Reduces dock worker injuries
2x
SERVICE LIFE
Marine Infrastructure
2022 Revenue: $41M
Solar Power Station UV Solutions
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants
• Protects solar power panels from UV weathering and
outdoor exposure
• Meets critical performance standards
ENERGY SAVINGS (VS.
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Chapter 3.
The graph in Figure 6 shows the
maximum amount of displacement versus
the height of the rib.
Figure 6 shows how the
rib creates a thick region within the part.
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CESA BLOCK – STANDARD OFFERINGS
POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME DOSAGE
Polyolefin PEA0820045 CESA Block PEA0820045 1–5%
Polypropylene PPA0820056 CESA Block PPA0820056 1–5%
Polyamide ABA0820022 CESA Block ABA0820022 2–6%
Polyester NBA0820024 CESA Block NBA0820024 1–5%
Styrenic SLA0820010 CESA Block SLA0820010 1–5%
TPU RUA0820028 CESA Block RUA0820028 1–5%
CESA Block additives can be used in combination with other CESA masterbatches, and formulations can be customized for most applications.
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Operational Excellence
• Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest
for improvement in response to the voice of our
customers and shareholders
• It is all about strengthening our capabilities to
deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers
• It challenges us to enhance our
productivity, profitability, and efficiency
in all phases of our business, from
safety to quality to waste elimination
to environmental stewardship
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Lean Six Sigma Initiative
• In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to
improve execution skills across all
businesses, functions, and global regions
• A company-wide diagnostic was
conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six
strategic improvement platforms
• Financial targets were estimated,
resources identified and trained
results delivered
,
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PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate
4
5
6
5.1
Safety Performance
*Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics).
0
1
2
3
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry
Average
1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65
0.57
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• Exemplary on-time delivery
• Best-in-class working capital
% of sales
81%
87% 88%
95%
93%
92%
94%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
On-Time Delivery*
Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results
• Approximately $200M in
cash driven by working
capital improvements
16.2%
14.4%
18.9%
11.7%
9.6% 9.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
WC % of Sales
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
*As measured to customer request date
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40.0%
Percent of Associates
Trained in LSS
World’s Best Start-up
Program in 2009*
World’s Best Business Process
Excellence Program in 2012*
Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
16.5%
40.0%
2009 2011
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• Globally leverage strategic supplier
management best practices
• Implement world class demand
management processes
Critical Imperatives
• Improve operational reliability and efficiencies
• Optimize global freight management
Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year
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ÍNDICE DE EPÍGRAFES SOLICITADOS:
Datos Generales
Situaciones Especiales
DATOS GENERALES
Indice
AVIENT ESPAÑA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA
07/11/1983
Poligono Industrial, s/nºBARBASTRO22300-HUESCA
Indefinida
B22019723 EUID: ES22010.000000526
Hoja HU-2192 Tomo 494 Folio 6
La fabricacion y comercializacion de productos quimicos y auxiliares, tanto
naturales como sinteticos, en relacion con las industrias del caucho, de
resinas, de plasticos y de pinturas, y todas aquellas operaciones
mercantiles que se relacionen con dicho objeto.
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Critical Imperatives – Medium to Long Term
• Continue cultural and paradigm shift from
commodity compounder to collaborative formulator
as One PolyOne
• Accelerate innovation and leverage megatrends to
improve our mix of business with higher-margin improve our mix of business with higher-margin
specialty products
• Increase specialty contribution and advance
globalization via acquisitions
• Drive relentless execution and creative innovation as
key competitive differentiators
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2011
Proforma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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Appendix to the Certificate of Approval
AWARDED TO
PolyOne France Tossiat
Route de la vavrette, 01250, Tossiat - France
IATF USI: LWZS4P
REMOTE SUPPORT FUNCTION(S)
NAME ADDRESS SCOPE
AVIENT LUXEMBOURG
19, Route de bastogne,
9638, Pommerloch -
Luxembourg
IATF USI: GAZS9A
Purchasing, Logistics, Supplier
Management
PolyOne Europe Logistics
7 Rue bleriot, 4460,
Grace-Hollogne - Belgium
IATF USI: P4WA4Y
Warehousing
Polyone Poland
Ul. wschdnia 6, 99-300,
Kutno - Poland
IATF USI: C4W5ZL
Logistics
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Authenticity and Integrity
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Ltd
Business Registration Number: 91320505799067336K
Registered/ Operation Address: 13 Plant, No.855, Zhujiang Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province, China
by reason of its
Environmental Management System
has been awarded this certificate for compliance with the standard
ISO 14001:2015
The Environmental Management System Applies in the following area:
Production and Related Management Activities of Plastic Colorant & Additive (UV Blockers, Anti-Aging,Anti-Oxidation)
Certified since: June 6, 2012 Valid from: January 17, 2024 Valid until: January 7, 2027
the expiry date of last certification cycle: January 7, 2024 the date ofrecertification audit: December 21, 2023 to December 22, 2023
After a surveillance cycle, the certificate is valid only when used together with an Acceptance Notice of Surveillance Audit issued by CQC.
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On February 6, 2006, we entered into an agreement with Mr.
Newlin(1)
31,286 (2) 250,288 (2) 500,576 (2)
65,500 (3) 131,000 (3) 262,000 (3)
2/4/2015 3,734 11,200 (5) 156,165
2/4/2015 4,000 (6) 153,080
28,264 (2) 226,113 (2) 452,226 (2)
54,500 (3) 109,000 (3) 218,000 (3)
2/4/2015 3,100 9,300 (5) 129,673
2/4/2015 3,400 (6) 130,118
9,162 (1) 73,298 (1) 146,596 (1)
47,500 (4) 95,000 (4) 190,000 (4)
24,769 (4) 49,537 (4) 99,074 (4)
18,343 (4) 36,685 (4) 73,370 (4)
5,681 (4) 11,362 (4) 22,724 (4)
2/4/2015 2,700 8,100 (5) 112,941
2/4/2015 2,900 (6) 110,983
6/15/2015 2,740 (7) 106,613
6/15/2015 2,541 (7) 98,870
6/15/2015 1,302 (7) 50,661
6/15/2015 257 (7) 10,000
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